1998 Mercedes-Benz 320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2009. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other 320 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 320 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What 320 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED, LUCKILY THE SHADE WAS CLOSED AND KEPT THE GLASS FROM ENTERING VEHICLE, TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS FREEZING. *SLC
TRNSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, REPEATED FAILURE OF WINDOWS AND ELECTRIC SEATS REAR ENTRY AND BRAKE LIGHTS, INDICATE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. WARRANTY COVERS THE REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSIST. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CAR HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE 1998 320 CLK? WHAT…
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